Perfect smooth sound, balance sound with clear high frequency, smooth mids like valve amps, dynamic low frequency, best with cambridge audio sx 60 speakers. Perfect dynamics, with pianissimo, forte, firtissimo very well defined in classical and jazz music,and rock. all with Marantz CD 6007, and project 9.1 turntable. With good Mc cartrdridge.

It comfortably fills 35sqm with sound despite its few watts. With proper speakers, streamer & EQ settings, you can get sound ranging from extremely analytical with a wide soundstage and instrument separation, to a warm sound for more relaxed listening, and a bright sound with corresponding settings. I paired it with DALI OBERON 1 & STREAMER WIIM PRO PLUS and I am very satisfied for the budget I spent. The AXA35 does not have a built-in DAC, so you will either need to choose a quality external one or get a streamer with a good DAC like the WIIM PRO PLUS or something of similar quality. What pleases me a lot is that even when I increase the bass from the settings, I don't hear it getting muddy or covering the other frequencies.